Chandigarh- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Malvinder Singh Kang today strongly criticized the Central Government for its continued indifference toward the demands of farmers protesting at the Punjab-Haryana border. He urged the government to immediately open dialogue with the farmers to break the ongoing deadlock and address their legitimate demands.
In a statement issued to the media, Kang highlighted the grave health concerns surrounding farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for over a month. “The people of Punjab, along with the farming community, are deeply concerned about the deteriorating health of Jagjit Singh Dallewal. The Central Government must take this issue seriously and begin dialogue with farmers without any further delay, ” he said.
Kang also pointed out that despite repeated efforts by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the state government to initiate dialogue, the Centre has failed to engage with the protesting farmers. “The Punjab government has made numerous attempts to persuade the Central Government to open channels of communication with the farmers, but the Centre remains unresponsive. This inaction is unacceptable, ” he stated.
The AAP leader reiterated the importance of resolving the farmers’ demands swiftly, citing a recent observation by the Honorable Supreme Court that emphasized the need for dialogue with the protesting farmers. He said, “It is disheartening that even after months of protests, the Central Government has not made any serious attempt to address the genuine demands of the farmers. Their silence is not only prolonging the farmers’ struggle but is also causing immense distress among the people of Punjab and across the nation.”
Kang expressed concern over the prolonged agitation, which has put farmers under tremendous stress. “The prolonged stalemate has left farmers, particularly in Punjab, in a state of deep worry. The health of Dallewal Ji has further added to this concern. The farmers are our 'annadatas, ' and their issues need immediate attention and resolution, ” he said.
He appealed to the Central Government to act urgently, stating, “I urge the Central Government to immediately open dialogue with the farmers and resolve their issues. This prolonged struggle benefits no one and is only adding to the distress of our farming community. It is high time that the Centre breaks its silence and takes meaningful steps to resolve farmers' issues.”